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Old 06-26-2018, 03:46 PM   #1
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Running Warmer

Our Aspire is 4 1/2 years old with 32k miles. The engine is running 3-5 degree's warmer, especially when climbing a grade. I am hitting 199-201 when climbing, it never hit those numbers in the past. Coolant and all the hydraulic fluid and filters were replaced last fall. It still has the original radiator and I don't have any coolant leaks. Spartan said check the fan operation, from what I can tell it is operating ok. I am not overheating, just want to make sure I don't have any future issues.

ISL 450 engine, anybody else seeing this or have any suggestions.

My next step is to take it to spartan/cummins and let them check it

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Not a big rise in temp. Could be as simple as blowing out radiator they get dust dirt and bugs in them. On my commercial trucks this is a problem we deal with constantly as they operate in dirty conditions. Even on highway rigs lots of dust on roads eventually causes buildup.
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Old 06-26-2018, 04:27 PM   #3
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My guess would be the same that Spartan said, check the radiator fan. It likely is at least a two-speed fan, perhaps the faster setting isn't kicking in when the coolant temperature calls for it. You might search for information on your radiator fan control.
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Our Aspire is 4 1/2 years old with 32k miles. The engine is running 3-5 degree's warmer, especially when climbing a grade. I am hitting 199-201 when climbing, it never hit those numbers in the past. Coolant and all the hydraulic fluid and filters were replaced last fall. It still has the original radiator and I don't have any coolant leaks. Spartan said check the fan operation, from what I can tell it is operating ok. I am not overheating, just want to make sure I don't have any future issues.

ISL 450 engine, anybody else seeing this or have any suggestions.

My next step is to take it to spartan/cummins and let them check it

thanks in advance
I've had three motorhomes with the ISL450 and 199-201 is well within normal operating range, especially when climbing.
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Our 15 Anthem with same power package has always been in that range when climbing. No change at ~30,000 miles currently.
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Once a year, I spray the radiator down with Awesome cleaner, then hose it out. You would not believe the amount of dirt that comes out of the the radiator.

I purchase a gallon at the dollar store, don't laugh, this stuff puts Simple Green etc to shame. I soak the radiator down with a pump up sprayer, then hose it out from the back side.
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Clean the radiator if you haven't already and keep the RPM's up. It it's a 4, 5, or 6% grade, downshift to 5th or 4th gear and keep the RPS's north of 2100.
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What you are seeing is a minuscule difference in temperatures and not worth worrying about. Good advice from Brobox re radiator cleaning, should be done periodically as a normal maintenance item.
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2012....same temps....I think you're ok. Never hurts to clean the radiator.
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2012....same temps....I think you're ok. Never hurts to clean the radiator.
So... is 2012 the year of your RV or the temperature reading?

I agree, cleaning the radiator is always a good idea. Awesome from the Dollar store and a hose - - don't use a pressure washer, it can bend the fins.
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thanks for the reply's. I did clean the radiator, it made no difference. I thought maybe it was changing from towing a jeep to an F150. When I took it out without, it still went up to 201. I will keep an eye on it
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Our Aspire is 4 1/2 years old with 32k miles. The engine is running 3-5 degree's warmer, especially when climbing a grade. I am hitting 199-201 when climbing, it never hit those numbers in the past.
I would love to have those temps. Out here, especially when the asphalt is 110-115, I routinely see 210-212 before the fan kicks it down.
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thanks for the reply's. I did clean the radiator, it made no difference. I thought maybe it was changing from towing a jeep to an F150. When I took it out without, it still went up to 201. I will keep an eye on it
What are the outside temps? Lately it has been close to 100 all across the nation. That will cause a temperature difference when pulling a grade and the heavier Ford may have as well. Still within the normal range.
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Same temps I see on my classic Aspire. Just drove from DFW to Ruidoso, NM, and it ran 198-203 depending on the time of day with summer heat. At my 3 Year Spartan service they cleaned my radiator and said it was dirty. Will follow Chucks suggestion earlier. Temps have been normal for mine, with 40,000 miles.
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